6 Aug 2021

Senior Finance Officer by FHI

 Accra

Job Description

Job Description

Support finance related administrative management in the Ghana office and perform diversified accounts payable functions following varied standardized procedures and accounting practices. Provide accounting and financial support for ACT to END | West, EpiC/KPIF Ghana Project and other projects in the Shared Services pool of FHI 360/Ghana office.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • MANAGE fixed asset register for projects subject to FHI 360 & Donor policy with reference to Ghana Office Management Manual (GOMM)

  • REVIEW Payroll for Accuracy and ensure salaries are paid with reference to Ghana Office Management Manual (GOMM) timelines

  • Ensure TIMELY payment of all payroll and other statutory deductions as per the laws of Ghana

  • TRACK and MONITOR Bank balances to ensure there is adequate cash available to implement activities

  • MANAGE advance and related reconciliations for GHANA office small projects, shared services and HQ managed projects with timely submission of reports in compliance with Ghana Office Management Manual (GOMM)

  • LOAD Monthly SMAC allocations into GFAS and ensure minimal errors

  • PROCESS expat and TCN payments ensuring confidentiality and completing monthly Expat workbooks for each employee

  • ACT as finance POC for EpiC project and manage sub grant finances

  • PREPARE VAT returns and submissions to donors for ACT to END | West, EpiC/KPIF and Shared Services

  • CONSOLIDATE quarterly accruals for ACT to END | West, EpiC/KPIF and Shared Services

  • PREPARE day to day financial transactions to include monthly cash advance request from headquarters, payment requests, procurement dossiers and many more

  • Advising Staff on new FHI360’s and USAID’s policies and procedures where applicable

  • Perform Any Other finance and administrative duties as assigned

CONTRIBUTION:

1. Support and Maintain system (GFAS) for providing documentation for accounting transactions, enter all transactions and resolve any discrepancies or clarification for accounting records.

2. Assure completeness of supporting documentation and accuracy of entries for financial reporting on standardized forms.

3. Review and analyze pending expenditures for appropriate action.

4. Ensure and maintain smooth and timely flow of all expenditures related to reports and audit documentations.

5. Monitors invoice information put into accounts payable system for accuracy with minimal errors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce or related field.

2. At least 8 years experience of working in an Organization of similar or related nature, size, and complexity.

3. Minimum of 2 years of experience with a USAID-Funded project is preferred.

4. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in accounting, administration and procurement.

5. Excellent planning, management, and organizational skills. Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

6. Strong analytical and organizational skills.

7. Strong MS Office skills, including Excel.

8. Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.

Closing Date : 12 August. 2021

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Job Categories: Accounting Jobs in Ghana. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: FHI careers 2021, FHI jobs 2021, FHI recruitments 2021, and FHI vacancies 2021. Salaries: 700 - 10,000.

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